Directed by: Urszula Antoniak Script: Urszula Antoniak Producer: Reinier Selen, Edwin van Meurs Production company: Rinkel Film Productions, Family Affair Films, Fastnet Films Cinematography: Daniël Bouquet Editing: Nathalie Alonso Casale Music: Ethan Rose Cast: Lotte Verbeek, Stephen Rea
Format: 35mm Running time: 85'
Synopsis A young, rebellious Dutch woman walks the trails of Ireland, vagabond by choice, enjoying the solitude she was looking for in the austere landscape of Connemara. He is a man in his prime, living a solitary life in a secluded house on a beautiful island. She is radical and uncompromising. He is wise and ironic. What connects them is solitude they both see as freedom. He proposes her to work for him in exchange of food. She agrees at one condition: there will be no personal contact between them, just work. Soon the two of them become curious about each other and want both: to keep their ‘nothing personal’ deal and to break it. Their simple life follows the cycle of days and nights, work and rest but slowly brings the two of them closer to each other. Who will be the first one to break the deal?
Awards Locarno International Film Festival 2009. - Leopard for Best First Film, FIPRESCI Prize, Youth Jury Prize , Leopard for Best Actress
Directors Biography Urszula Antoniak has graduated from both Polish and Dutch Film Academies. Her film 'Bijlmer Odyssey' was one of the few Dutch television productions that was sold in many territories in and outside Europe. Her comedy about integration in Holland 'Dutch for Non Advanced' has drawn attention of both audience and critics. 'Nothing Personal' is Antoniak’s feature film debut.
Location and screening schedule: SC Cinema, Wednesday, October 21st at 9.00 SC Cinema, Wednesday, October 21st at 20.00 EUROPA Cinema, Thursday, October 22nd at 15.00
